I've been debating whether or not to even share this revelation with you guys, because I'm sure at least a couple people are going to get mad at me for what I'm about to say, but whatever, I think others will relate. I've come to realize that I am able to style my hair so much better--somehow both messier/sexier and more symmetrical at the same time--when I've consumed a drink (or two) first.

That's right. I'm drawing a correlation between consumption of alcoholic beverages and my ability to style my hair. It's a connection I've noticed before but that really hit me during our Girls in the Beauty Department trip to Los Angeles. Remember that twisty little updo I showed you? Well I must now confess, my hotel minibar had a little something to do with its successful execution.

I threw that together in about a minute flat. And it should be that easy. But I'm a total type-A, neurotic over-thinker, so when I've since tried to recreate the same look stone-cold sober, it has not come out nearly as cute. One side twist will be way thicker and pinned in kind of wonky, and the back bun will be too neat and not fluffy enough. I keep re-doing the whole thing, only to make it worse. Come to think of it, I probably should have had a drink on hand while trying those Michelle Money waves the other day.

Now before some of you yell at me, let me point out that I'm not advocating getting wasted simply so you can have better hair. I'm not even a big drinker myself these days, what with having a 14 month old at home and all. I'm just suggesting that the glass of wine you sip while getting ready might just have a positive effect on the outcome of your hairstyle.

Have you noticed an improvement in your ability to style your hair after a drink or two? Or do you find that the exact opposite is true? What's your weird secret to getting your hair to look the way you want?

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